Five things the Titans can learn from NRL premiers the Roosters

There are a lot of learning curves coming the Titans’ way but looking at how the Chooks do things might be a good start.

THERE are a lot of learning curves coming the Titans’ way but looking at how the Chooks do things might be a good start.

That’s not to say the Gold Coast shouldn’t create their own culture, but there is no shame in learning from the best.

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BOUNCE BACK

Call it a fluke or whatever you like but the truth of the matter is the Roosters didn’t let Lady Luck decide their fate, even in the grand final.

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Sure, the refs may have messed up, but the champions were ready and willing to cash in.

How many times have the titans been able to say that I’m recent seasons?

Boyd Cordner celebrates victory at full time after the 2019 NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

DEFENCE

Good D wins titles. It’s as simple as that.

The Titans don’t have it, the top teams do.

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DEPTH

The Chooks’ critics will point to their supposed salary cap “sombrero” but perhaps they just have smart people looking after their books?

every team would love 10 extra players on their roster but the Roosters have depth in the right positions.

Could the Titans realistically cope if and when they lose their biggest guns to injury or suspension?

Mitchell Aubusson of the Roosters leaves the field with an injury. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

STABILITY

Getting a super coach isn’t as easy as picking one from a tree, bit you do have to choose right and nurture them.

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It would be easy to say the Bondi boys struck gold by signing Trent Robinson but they would have done their homework.

Let’s hope Justin Holbrook can bring that same know-how.

Bringing in Jimmy Lenihan from the Burleigh Bears is a great start.

CLASS

Most will think on the field when you say this word but you have to like how the Roosters go about things off it.

Their handling of some issues, and respect shown to retiring players, among other things, has to be admired.

Love them or hate them, that filters right across the club.